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HR 157 116th Congress House

Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

Official title: To repeal the provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act prohibiting the bringing of qualified civil liability actions in Federal or State court.

Introduced: June 6, 2019 Introduced by: Evans, Dwight Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
Law Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesManufacturingProduct safety and qualityRetail and wholesale trades
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action January 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

This bill repeals provisions of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act that prohibit civil actions or administrative proceedings against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for harms resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
Cicilline, David
· Aug 27, 2019
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Khanna, Ro
California · Jun 6, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 157: Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-157/
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"H.R. 157: Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-157/.
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H.R. 157, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-157/.
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